Dental Assistant

Dental Care at Babcock Ranch

Practice located in Punta Gorda, FL. Very busy general dentistry looking for a full‑time, experienced Dental Assistant.

Requirements:
Florida EFDA certification and 2–3 years of dental assisting experience. Must have a professional demeanor, be friendly, helpful, and team oriented, with experience in chairside assistance. Candidates must be able to work the schedule listed below.

Office hours:
Monday 7:10 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tuesday 7:40 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Wednesday 7:10 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Thursday 7:10 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Friday 7:10 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Candidates must be able to work these hours.

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support.

Continuous learning is encouraged, and you’ll bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities we serve.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing the opportunity to develop to full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification if required under the state dental practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Will receive regular HIPAA training and will protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN).

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each supported office is unique to its community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.